• Waterfalls Make Big Impact With Yosemite Sight-Seers

    The New York Times ran a nice piece on the splendor of the waterfalls in Yosemite this year. This year is the wettest year we’ve seen in Yosemite in a long time and it’s evident in the multitude of waterfalls that seem to be pouring forth from every nook and cranny around the Valley. This…

  • Snow Advisory – Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon

    If you’re headed up Yosemite way today make sure to carry your chains. This weekend’s winter storm warning remains in effect with snow expected. National Weather Service: “Snow advisory remains in effect through 10pm pdt this evening for the Southern Sierra Nevada north of Kern county.”

  • Stephen Mather, First Director of the National Park Service

    Quite a few people have heard of Stephen Mather and most seem to have an acquaintance with the name, but few remember who he was or what he did. Stephen Mather was the first Director of the National Park Service. Mather, like most people, was quite taken with the national park but felt there wasn’t…

  • The Ahwahnee

  • Glory of Yosemite by Patricia Wagner

    I came across this wonderful painting while browsing the internet today and I had to share it. Patricia Wagner has painted some truly breathtaking art and this one, “Glory of Yosemite“, is no exception. Beautiful, vibrant, full of life. A fantastic piece. Patricia describes the painting in her own words as: …one of my favorite…

  • Lee Stetson and Ranger Shelton Johnson Reprise Roles To Kick Off Yosemite Theater

    Yosemite Theater, known for it’s informative and fun productions, is kicking off the 2005 year with a week of great shows. On Sunday May 8th Park Ranger Shelton Johnson will kick things off with his show, “Yosemite Through The Eyes Of A Buffalo Soldier, 1904”. Lee Stetson reprise his famous role as John Muir. Monday…

  • Coyotes: Another of Yosemite’s Wildlife

    Alex took this awesome picture of a coyote in Yosemite National Park. Coyotes abound in the park at the lower elevations and are very used to humans. Like all animals in the park you should be mindful of their presence and protect your food. Not for you, for them. Animals receiving even the smallest bit…

  • Return To The South Fork Of The Merced. By Ryan Zondervan

    I found this story online and quickly emailed the author and asked if I could use his story as well as a picture on Yosemite Blog. He said yes and even pointed me towards an album with more of his photos from his adventure. Ryan is an awesome writer. Here’s a short excerpt from his…

  • Poll Results for the week of April 25th through April 30th

    Sorry I’m a little late. I had a computer upgrade on Sunday and didn’t get around to changing the poll until today. Do you remember last weeks poll, “If you only had one picture left in your camera, what would you take a picture of in Yosemite?” B y 42% “The View From The Top…

  • Snow Plowing Report May 3rd 2005

    NPS snow plowing progress for May 3rd, 2005 for the Tioga, Glacier Point, and Badger Pass roads. Tioga Road Starting location: 10.6 miles from Crane Flat Gate Ending Location: 11.9 miles from Crane Flat Gate Distance plowed today: 1.3 miles Snow depth: 12 feet Glacier Point Road Update for May 2 Starting Location: 2.5 miles…